Tatum
Peaked at #195 nationally in 2024, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1966, Tatum has been recorded 70% of the time for girls and 30% of the time for boys.
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Tatum — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#205
in 2024
Current rank
#205
in 2024
Years tracked
53
1966–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1966, Tatum reached its peak popularity for girls in 2024, ranking #205 nationally with 1,497 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #391 (2014) to #205 (2024) — a 48% improvement.
As of 2024, Tatum ranks #205 nationally for girls, with 1,497 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #205 | 1,497 |
| 2023 | #226 | 1,318 |
| 2022 | #274 | 1,156 |
| 2021 | #279 | 1,137 |
| 2020 | #343 | 903 |
| 2019 | #359 | 881 |
| 2018 | #416 | 744 |
| 2017 | #444 | 713 |
Tatum — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#195
in 2024
Current rank
#195
in 2024
Years tracked
50
1973–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1973, Tatum reached its peak popularity for boys in 2024, ranking #195 nationally with 1,833 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #593 (2014) to #195 (2024) — a 67% improvement.
As of 2024, Tatum ranks #195 nationally for boys, with 1,833 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #195 | 1,833 |
| 2023 | #233 | 1,501 |
| 2022 | #318 | 1,057 |
| 2021 | #385 | 837 |
| 2020 | #490 | 598 |
| 2019 | #487 | 596 |
| 2018 | #534 | 529 |
| 2017 | #598 | 457 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Tatum most popular?
Tatum was most popular in 2024, when it ranked #195 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Tatum becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Tatum?
At least 38,455 babies have been recorded with the name Tatum in the US since 1966, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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